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A hawkish stance on inflation raises the risk of further rate hikes or a prolonged higher-for-longer regime, which historically weighs on equity multiples and the S&P 500. However, energy-cost relief could offset some downside if validated by sustained lower CPI readings; past episodes show mixed outcomes depending on inflation trajectory and rate expectations.
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has made price stability the core objective, providing room to combat inflation even as the labor market cools. June unemployment fell to 4.2% while wage growth slowed modestly to 3.5% year over year, suggesting inflation pressures may be softening. A potential Iran deal easing energy costs could further support equities by lowering price pressures.
Unemployment at 4.2%; average hourly earnings up 0.3% in June.
Oil, gasoline, and shipping prices fell on signs of a deal.
Inflation risks moderated; expectations cited as down.
If a deal holds, worst inflation shock could ease soon.
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